What is citizenship? Privileges & Freedoms Duties & Responsibilities Governed community What the government does What citizens are asked to do.

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What is citizenship? Privileges & Freedoms Duties & Responsibilities Governed community What the government does What citizens are asked to do

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How does one become a citizen in the United States? Born in U.S.A. Parents are citizens of USA Naturalized Residence requirement Pledge of allegiance Knowledge of USA laws & customs Many countries have similar citizenship laws & requirements

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What rights, duties, and obligations does American citizenship entail? Duties Be informed Be proactive Obligations Taxes Military service

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How might these be similar or different from the way citizenship is experienced in other countries? May not be able to vote May not be able to speak out Lack of personal freedoms Choice of religion Choice of job Inability to own property

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What are national interests? Protection of citizens Protection of resources Economic well being National values

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How have communications and transportation changed relationships between countries? Technology allows us to transmit information instantaneously Faster/better transportation of goods improves trade between countries Improved communications and trade brings about increase interaction between countries

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How do changing national interests, democratic values and global economic partnerships affect relationships between countries? Countries may cooperate better Conflicts may impact greater numbers of people and countries The stakes are higher

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How is International Law different from National Law? National law pertains only to the citizens of a particular country Aliens must abide by local laws International law is generally a result of treaties negotiated between two or more countries International laws may be more difficult to enforce

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Enforcing International Law International Courts Countries must agree to abide by rulings Embargo Preventing goods to enter or leave a countries Sanctions Cutting off diplomatic relations Coercive actions Restraint by force